Delfin Del Mediterraneo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Delfin del mediterraneo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 34 N,13 4 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.566667
  • Longitude: -13.066667
Water Depth 4600 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DELFIN DEL MEDITERRANEO
Type carrier
Flag ES
Length 127.1 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 4614
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo containers
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 2, 1998
Original Detection Year 1998
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH111/400/04 19.2.98 SANK IN APPROX 353400N, 130400W. (LLOYDS VOL.311). NCA, PLOTS IN APPROX 4600MTRS. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Apr 25, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1979. ON PASSAGE FROM GIJON TO CANARY ISLANDS. SANK AFTER STRONG WINDS & ROUGH SEAS CAUSED SOME OF THE CONTAINERS TO SHIFT THUS AFFECTING THE STEERING. OF CREW OF 14, 12 RECOVERED & TWO LOST. (LLOYDS VOL.311).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 35 34 N,13 4 W
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FAQ

Where is the DELFIN DEL MEDITERRANEO wreck located?

The DELFIN DEL MEDITERRANEO wreck is located at coordinates 35 34 N,13 4 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DELFIN DEL MEDITERRANEO?

The seabed around the DELFIN DEL MEDITERRANEO lies at approximately 4600 meters deep.

When did the DELFIN DEL MEDITERRANEO sink?

The DELFIN DEL MEDITERRANEO sank on Feb 2, 1998.

When was the wreck of the DELFIN DEL MEDITERRANEO discovered?

The wreck of the DELFIN DEL MEDITERRANEO was discovered in 1998.

What country did the DELFIN DEL MEDITERRANEO belong to?

The DELFIN DEL MEDITERRANEO belonged to ES.

What cargo was the DELFIN DEL MEDITERRANEO carrying?

The DELFIN DEL MEDITERRANEO was carrying containers.

What was the tonnage of the DELFIN DEL MEDITERRANEO?

The DELFIN DEL MEDITERRANEO had a tonnage of 4614 tons.

What type of wreck is the DELFIN DEL MEDITERRANEO?

The DELFIN DEL MEDITERRANEO is classified as a carrier.

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